Total births
617
Girls' name · since 1888
Loyola
Since 1888, U.S. Social Security records show 617 babies named Loyola, peaking in 1926. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 617
- total births
- 1888–1958
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
Loyola sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 617 recorded since 1888.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Loyola has been recorded 617 times among girls since 1888, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1888 to 1958.
- 617 total births
- 1888–1958 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
617 girls have been named Loyola since 1888, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1958.
- 617
- total births
- 1888–1958
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Loyola was born in this single decade.
1926
Single peak year
27 babies were named Loyola in 1926 - its busiest year on record.
Loyola's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Loyola splits its recorded history at 1929: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1888 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1926 peak of 27 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Loyola at a glance
Last recorded 1958Peak year
1926
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1888
Loyola popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1888–1958
- Peak year (1926)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 71 years of records
Loyola by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Loyola's strongest decade.
171 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Loyola births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1890s 18
1890s
18 births
- 1900s 28
1900s
28 births
- 1910s
1910s
135 births
- 1920s
1920s
171 births
- 1930s
1930s
132 births
- 1940s
1940s
86 births
- 1950s 42
1950s
42 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 171 births (28% of all-time use).
How Loyola compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Loyola's total volume
Loyola vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Loyola by state
Where Loyola concentrates geographically, total births since 1888
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Mexico | | 28 | 4.5% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 6 | 1.0% |
New Mexico share of Loyola's total US births 4.5%
Even split
28 of 617 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Loyola? ▼
617 babies have been named Loyola since 1888. It was last recorded in 1958. The peak year was 1926 with 27 births.
When was Loyola most popular? ▼
Loyola was most popular in the 1920s decade with 171 total births. The single peak year was 1926.
Where is Loyola most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Loyola are New Mexico (28 births), Illinois (6 births).
How long has the name Loyola been used? ▼
Loyola has been recorded in Social Security data since 1888, spanning 71 years of data through 1958.
What names are similar to Loyola? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Loyce, Loyalty, Loy, Loyal, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Loyola's data
- Loyola's decade-level peak was the 1920s (171 total births); usage has since declined to 42 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New Mexico records the most Loyolas (28 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New Mexico names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Loyola
Nearby Names Like Loyola
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Loyola
Loyce Girl
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Loyalty Girl
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Loy Girl
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Loyal Girl
#4125 500 births
Loye Girl
173 births
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1888–1958 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Loyola: Baby Name Since 1888 - 617 Births, Peak 1926." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/loyola. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Loyola draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.